Norman Borlaug is rightly credited as the father of the Green Revolution that saved a billion lives, but plant-breeder Orville Vogel, is the grandfather.
Drylands in the western United States are currently in the grips of a 23-year “megadrought,” and one West Virginia University researcher is working to gain a better understanding of this extreme climate event.
The heirloom variety Jimmy Red Corn was down to its final two ears when South Carolina grower Ted Chewning was asked to help restore the crop.
Agricultural groups reacted to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s announcement of cancelled cattle and crop reports due to budget restrictions.
A Texas farmer has pled guilty to charging illegal fees to farmworkers employed through a federal guest-worker program.
Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices.
Nutrien Ag Solutions announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to ag leaders.
Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices.
Crop and livestock receipts are projected to decline along with farm income, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s spring report.
Promoting agricultural diversification for livestock biodiversity and soil conservation shows promise but could pose management and economic challenges.